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Document regarding debt to John Hancock, 1771.

[John Hancock]. Autograph document signed by Joseph Elliot, Jr., assuring that money due John Hancock will be paid on demand. Reads in part, ''Sutton May 13th 1771/ Whereas Mr. John Wilson of Sutton Trader in anno 1770 was obligated by note... to the Honourable John Hancock Esqr of Boston... between forty & fifty Pounds Lawful Money for Goods Received of him... in behalf of to John Wilson & The Subscriber Promise to indemnify to Mr. Hall... witness my hand, Joseph Elliot, Jr.'' Matted and framed under glass, sight condition very good, not examined out of frame.